Leonardtown Library Project Update

An additional $709,800 programmed in the Capital Budget. Prior Capital Budget includes $2,496,500 for this project. Total allocation: $3,206,300

May 2014

Completion of Design Development plans by architect

June 2014

Approval of renovation design by Maryland Historic Trust

July 2014

Completion of Construction Documents and specifications by architect

July 2014

FY 2015 Capital Budget funding available July 1, 2014

August 2014

Review of draft Invitation for Bid (IFB) by County Procurement Department

September 2014

Solicitation of IFB by County Procurement Department

December 2014

Construction contract awarded

January 2015

Renovation begins. Projected to be 6-9 month construction project. At this point, it is not known how long the library will be closed. Every effort will be made to provide some level of services during this process.

Major needs to be addressed by this renovation:

Update or replace all the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. Install new HVAC system and humidity controls, a sprinkler/fire system, and new bathrooms.

Provide elevator access to second floor

Create study rooms and quiet areas

Provide more outlets for technology and wireless customers

Create area to serve as instructional computer lab

Expand children’s area and separate it from teen area

Improve delivery ramp and receiving area adjacent to the parking lot, away from the customer entrance

Create one entrance, off the back parking lot. Front entrance to be emergency exit only